Levtzow volunteers as chairwoman for the Hunger Ministry of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Westlake, Ohio.
Being chairwoman includes organizing food drives, finding and organizing volunteers, known as“Hunger Warriors”, gathering donations(捐赠), and raising money. While the group does not track the amount of food donated, Levtzow guesses that the “Hunger Warriors” together raise an additional $48, 000 to $60, 000 per year for hunger organizations. Over the years, the Hunger Ministry of Saint Paul’s has raised more than $1.5 million.
I recently spoke with Levtzow about her experience as lead volunteer. She has held her present volunteer position for the past 26 years.
“We don’t have as many people,” she said. “Right now, I need drivers.” Drivers pick up local bread donations every morning from stores and local restaurants. They also deliver food and money to the centers that serve people in need.
Levtzow said that her group can always use a little more help than they have. They contribute food, money, and other donations to 24 groups. Their greatest one is with Redeemer Crisis Center in Cleveland.
Helping others was a part of everyday life for Levtzow when she was growing up. Her mother was director of nursing at a nursing home near the family’s home. Levtzow and her brother, John, volunteered there as teens. “Volunteering,” Levtzow said, “was just a normal part of life.” Levtzow’s family continues to volunteer. Her brother helps her with the Hunger Ministry. Even the family dog, Chico, attends events and is known as “the Hunger Dog”.
Levtzow plans to continue giving back for as long as she can. She encourages people of all ages to volunteer in whatever way they can. “The best advice I have is that for every friend you make, you should try and see what you can do to help them,” Levtzow said.
Levtzow hopes that younger generations will continue her work. “The biggest challenge is keeping it going,” she said.
4. What do the figures in paragraph 2 show?
A.The cost of organizing food drives. | B.The worth of the donated food. |
C.The awards the “Hunger Warriors” got. | D.The amount of the collected money. |
5. What problem does Levtzow face now?
A.She is short of hands. | B.She needs food donations. |
C.She is too old to be chairwoman. | D.She has difficulty balancing work and life. |
6. Why does the author mention Levtzow’s family in paragraph 6?
A.To introduce a few more hunger organizations. |
B.To talk about the history of a nursing home. |
C.To add some information about Levtzow. |
D.To introduce a new topic for discussion. |
7. What is Levtzow probably worried about?
A.So many people are still in trouble. | B.Her work might stop in the future. |
C.Her present work is too heavy. | D.Younger generations are selfish. |